Indications: Used in Asia to promote longevity; used to strengthen, tone, and restore all physical systems and functions; energy tonic, sexual and fertility tonic, radiation protective; used for fatigue, weakness, low stamina, immune deficiency, weak digestion, long term stress; very long history of use, since prehistoric times

Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy, or if on steroid therapy; there is a belief that individuals under 40 should avoid using; do not use with conditions marked with excessive heat symptoms